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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
The Aurelia Sentinel under proprietor E. C. Lighter informs readers the paper is published weekly every Thursday and second class matter at the Aurelia Iowa post office. It warns subscribers the paper does not stop at expiration unless they notify and those who continue to accept it will be obliged to pay for the continued copy.
Memorial association in Aurelia appoints 1941 officers led by President A E Hickey and sets committees for May 30 observances. Notable members include A W Larson and O M Lansen for roles in flowers, decorations, transportation, and grave services with W H Bischel and H H Lockin named as speakers.
The Aurelia high school auditorium hosted the senior class play "Girl Shy" with near full seating Friday night and overflow on Thursday. Ticket sales totaled 104.25 dollars leaving about 80 dollars net profit used for caps gowns and glee club needs. Cast members include Millard Dukes Wayne Woltman Ellen Ohlson DeLoris Peterson Edgar Allen Loran Coburn and others under Miss Celia Lewis.
Aurelia high school placed second to Alta in the seventh annual Sioux Valley track meet at Alta. Alta won by two and a half points with 64, Aurelia 62.4, Paullina 17.4, Sioux Rapids 15.34. Kline, Coburn, Parrott led Aurelia with multiple wins and four records fell including Alta in the half mile relay and Behrens of Sioux Rapids in the 220.
The Aurelia Hatchery reports a strong first season Cecil Will, manager. Eggs set 45 678. chicks hatched 33 850, 73 percent overall. Local spend of 951 75 over market price boosts regional egg buyers. Breeding stocks hatched and ready for next year backed by United States Record of Production.
Cherokee track and field men captured the Lakes Conference championship scoring 454 points. Estherville finished second with 41, while Spencer took third with 203 and Spirit Lake 284. Three new records were set and an old one challenged.
Storm Lake picks Smoky Joe Lotz as manager of the White Caps amid high expectations. Rivalry with Aurelia intensifies as Wattie Holm’s stars loom, with Aurelia fans believing a victory over Storm Lake will be easy.
Sharon Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Lichtenberg was baptized Sunday after services. Sponsors were Mrs Wm Sievert and Mrs Wm Winterhof. Visits noted from C J Fett Aurelia and Walter Plog. Next Sunday St John Lutheran school holds annual picnic with divine service led by Pastor Bahr and a concert by the school children under Professor Ludwig.
A compact set of classified sale notices including tomato and cabbage plants and farm land for sale by Mrs. George A. Hansen, W. H. Bischel, and John Blake, plus a farm loan pitch from Farmers National Bank advertising Aetna Life plan with low rates and long repayment terms.
Ten years ago the Aurelia Alumni Association held its twenty sixth annual banquet in the Congregational church parlors with 120 attendees.
Bundy was held at the Congregational church Saturday forenoon. Burial followed in Aurelia Cemetery. A classified ad may sell it.
A prize Iowa Chester White boar was sold this week by Roy Copp of Glidden to Senor Carlo Oriania in Mexico City through Jranja Ritero, marking an international auction outcome for the animal.
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